The Most Haunted Hotels in the World

[Destinations]( [Collections]( [Hotels]( [The Most Haunted Hotels in the World]( [The Most Haunted Hotels in the World]( From disembodied voices to ghostly apparitions, we’ve heard many spooky details from hotel guests who have visited notoriously haunted hotels. While we haven’t had any paranormal run-ins at these spots, staff and guests have allegedly had eerie encounters that would certainly have us sleeping with one eye open. So if trick-or-treating or costume parties are a little too tame for your Halloween, consider booking a stay at one of the 13 most haunted hotels in the world. Just don’t fault the hotel if a spirit interrupts your slumber. [Oyster Bullet] 1. Stanley Hotel, Estes Park A 1909 building, the [Stanley Hotel]( in Estes Park has been reporting paranormal activity since the 1970s and has been the subject of many paranormal investigations. Many believe owners F.O. Stanley and his wife Flora are the more prominent ghostly guests, often seen in the Billiards Room or making the Music Room’s piano play. In 1974, horror author Stephen King stayed in room 217 at the hotel and based his novel The Shining on the hotel. [Oyster Bullet] 2. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, New Orleans The grand, historic [Bourbon Orleans Hotel]( originally opened in 1827 as a ballroom for glamorous events. By the late 1800s the hotel was acquired by the Sisters of the Holy Family to be used as a school, orphanage, medical ward, and convent; a yellow fever epidemic struck at this time and led to the death of many children. It’s said that the ghosts of children and nuns can be seen and heard throughout the hotel. [Oyster Bullet] 3. Emily Morgan Hotel, San Antonio Housed in a historic neo-Gothic building with a reputation for paranormal activity, the 177-room boutique [Emily Morgan Hotel]( has a prime downtown location across from the Alamo. At one time a medical facility, the property housed a morgue, and psychiatric ward. Reports of unexplained noises, apparitions, and the feeling of being touched are pretty frequent. If you want to up your chances of a paranormal encounter, book a room on the seventh, ninth, eleventh, or twelfth floors. [The Most Haunted Hotels in the World]( [Oyster Bullet] 4. Omni Parker House, Boston Steeped in history, stuffed with ghost lore, and teeming with old-world grandeur, the surprisingly affordable [Omni Parker House]( is the place to stay for a taste of Boston’s literary and political past. The original hotel opened in 1855 and was run by founder Harvey Parker until his death in 1884. Many guests have reported seeing him in their guest rooms, where he’s asked about their stay. [Oyster Bullet] 5. The Langham London One of the more notable historical hotels in London, [The Langham]( has been around since 1865 — when it opened as the city’s first purpose-built luxury hotel. The hotel is a frequent place of lodging for celebrities and royals, and apparently, ghosts. Guests have reported seeing the apparition of a German prince, a German soldier, and a doctor who murdered his wife and then killed himself on their honeymoon, among others. [Oyster Bullet] 6. Ballygally Castle, Northern Ireland Built in 1625, [Ballygally Castle]( is steeped in history, some of which is sinister. The original owner Lord James Shaw and his wife Lady Isabella lived at the castle until Lady Shaw either fell, jumped, or was pushed to her death from the top of the castle. She is said to be friendly, seen wandering around the castle or knocking on doors and then disappearing. [CONTINUE READING]( Looking for a place to stay? Here are our picks. 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